Festival Events 2018
Cruse Cafe of Reminiscence
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland are holding a Café of Reminiscence. This is an opportunity to share stories and memories of the people we have loved who have died in a welcoming environment over tea/coffee and cake.
At the café, Cruse will offer a brief outline of the services offered and then participants will be invited to share stories of people who are missed. At no time will there be any pressure, or expectation, for anyone to speak if they do not wish to. Sometimes simply being with others can feel helpful.
There is no cost to attend this event but if you wish to come along or to get further information, contact Cruse on 0141 248 1602 or west@crusescotland.org.uk. Spaces are limited and must be reserved in advance.
Sloan’s, Argyll Arcade, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8BG
To Absent Friends at HMP Edinburgh
Marie Curie staff and volunteers will hold a To Absent Friends event at HMP Edinburgh. Those attending will have the opportunity to talk about someone who has died, in a small group setting. A calligrapher will be available to write the names of absent friends on leaf shaped pieces of paper to be placed on an Absent Friends tree. At the end of the session attendees will be able to keep these along with a paper origami daffodil created by a local artist.
The exhibition It Takes a Village will be on display and music will be provided to help provide an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
Wednesday 7 November 2018
HMP Edinburgh, 33 Stenhouse Rd, Edinburgh EH11 3LN
Stars In Our Skies
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Glentanar Court Social Group are hosting an evening of music, poetry and reflection. Ahead of the event, they are holding a craft workshop to decorate glow-in-the-dark stars, each personalised by participants in memory of their lost loved one. These will be hung from the trees and fence in their gardens.
After the evening of music and poetry, they will gather and take some minutes to reflect and remember the "stars in our skies". They will hang in the garden until spring.
Tenants, their family and friends, neighbours and others from local community groups are invited to attend.
Wednesday 7 November 2018Glentanar Court, Paisley, PA1 1RS
Absent Friends - Sharing Good Memories
Carriden Community Volunteer Group are dedicating their Afternoon Club To Absent Friends. It is open to all retired men and women and will take the form of a happy celebration of life, remembering friends and family from whom we are separated by death. Some members will share memories, linked by poems, slides and music, and there will be opportunity for spontaneous short stories. Candles will be available for those who wish to light a candle of remembrance. The event will conclude with everyone sharing a meal.
Wednesday 7 November 2018, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Lund Hall, Cowdenhill Road, Bo'ness. EH51 9JH
Life Through Art
The Victoria Hospice Arts Team will be holding an art workshop for staff and volunteers. The art session will provide and encourage a setting for participants to openly discuss and reflect upon their experiences with hospice patients (or loved ones) who are dying or have died. Using art as a way to enable conversation and connection, the session will offer an invaluable opportunity to celebrate and remember those who make working in palliative care such a rewarding job. The art session will consist of discussion and personal storytelling with the creation of artwork inspired by a particular patient or story.
This will be a private event only open to staff and volunteers.
Wednesday 7 November 2018, 2pm - 4pm
Victoria Hospice, Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AH
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